SB625Introduced in the Senate
Carbon Dioxide Capture, Removal, and Sequestration Projects - Regulations and Standards for Biochar and Wood Vault Technologies
Introduced by Brian Feldman, District 15
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring the Department of the Environment to develop, in consultation with the Department of Agriculture, and to adopt regulations and standards governing the permitting of carbon dioxide capture, removal, and sequestration projects that utilize biochar or wood vault technologies by January 1, 2028.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 411
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
110
Yes
25
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable with Amendments {273322/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (40-0)
Referred Environment and Transportation
Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
Favorable with Amendments {703624/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (110-25)
Senate Concurs House Amendments
Third Reading Passed (43-4)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 411
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 273322/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 703624/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Education, Energy, and the Environment (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Environment and Transportation (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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